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Black Barn Vineyards Hawke's Bay NZ Malbec 2005
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85/100
Plump, juicy red with typical rustic plum and lifted spice characters. A good example of the variety showing ripe flavours and pleasantly drying tannins.
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Tasted: Jul 2008 Closure: Diam Average price: NZD $35 (~USD $24)
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